NEWARK PARKS & RECREATION BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE@DOWNES
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address220 CASHO MILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711
CityNEWARK, DE 19711
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 893-0472
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity75
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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220 CASHO MILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 303/17/2026
30T — Personnel Files
Ensure a teacher who is trained in day to day operations is present, and the form is signed/placed in their file. Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a DEEDS certificate and training hours. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan and eligibility letter. Staff #3 needs an orientation form and health appraisal with TB. Staff #4 needs their health and safety training, 2 references, and health appraisal with TB. Staff #5 needs a professional development plan, 4 references, and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #6 needs their professional development plan and health appraisal with TB. Staff #7 needs a professional development plan, health and safety training, 2 references, health appraisal with TB, and a returned service letter.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 653/17/2026
65T — First Aid Kits
Place an eye patch in the first aid kit and send a picture to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 303/12/2025
30T — Personnel Files
Ensure Staff Files are complete: Staff #1 needs a professional development plan. Staff #2 needs 2 references, the adult health appraisal form, and a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #3 needs 2 references. Staff #4 needs a DEEDS certificate. Staff #6 needs a professional development plan, and annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #7 needs 2 references. Staff #8 needs 1 more reference letter and a health appraisal. Staff #9 needs their annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #11 needs a DEEDS certificate. Staff #12 needs a professional development plan and their health and safety training. Staff #13 needs their fingerprinting eligibility results, 3 references, health appraisal, release of employment history, and a returned service letter. Ensure all service letters have 2 documented attempts if not returned.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 403/12/2025
40T — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Submit health appraisal for Child #6.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,611/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, New Castle County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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